14 Best Fancy Restaurants in London for Last-Minute Bookings

London has some of the best fancy restaurants in the world—there’s no doubt about it. From huge names like Gaucho and Tattu, to London-specific gems like Marcus and Margot. 

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Getting a reservation at these restaurants can be…tough—or it used to be, that is.

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1. Aqua Kyoto

Aqua Kyoto screams luxury. Dimmed lights and modern interior, reflective panels everywhere, chefs cooking up a storm in plain view—it ticks every box when you think of fancy restaurants. Oh, and when you’re done with dinner, you can head out to the rooftop bar to sip cocktails and soak up the city sights.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:00 - 22:00 

Friday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:00 - 22:30

Saturday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 17:00 - 22:30

Sunday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 17:00 - 22:00

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 21:45 
Friday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 22:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 22:00

Facilities

• Bar
• Rooftop terrace

Menu 

Different menus available at different times—here’s the lunch menu and the dinner menu. Oh, and they do brunch on weekends 😉

Address 

📍5th Floor, 240 Regent Street (Entrance 30 Argyll Street), W1B 3BR

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2. Gaucho Covent Garden

Situated in an extension of the historic Royal Opera House, Gaucho is the go-to place for a delicious steak cooked to perfection. Alongside their Argentinian steaks, they’re also known for fine wines, fancy cocktails, and an all-round high-end experience.

Opening hours 

Monday to Wednesday: 08:30 - 23:00

Thursday: 08:30 - 01:00

Friday: 08:30 - 01:30

Saturday: 09:00 - 01:30

Sunday: 09:00 - 23:00

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 8:30 - 22:45
Thursday: 8:30 - 23:15
Friday: 8:30 - 23:15
Saturday: 9:00 - 23:15
Sunday: 9:00 - 22:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Events
• Child friendly
• Baby changing
• Disabled access
• WiFi
• Outdoor terrace
• Dog friendly

Menu 

Here’s the a la carte menu for a quick look, but Gaucho has a number of different menus depending on when you plan to dine with them.

Address 

📍8-9 James Street, WC2E 8BH 

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3. Park Row Restaurant

This one’s a little… different–in the best ways. Park Row set out to redefine themed dining, and they did just that with this subtle nod to the DC Universe—specifically, Batman. You’d barely notice the DC inspiration if you weren’t looking for it, but once you know, you know. Plus, their 10-person private digning experience is called Master Wayne’s Table—and it’s as cool as it sounds.

Opening hours 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Thursday: 17:00 - 00:00 (last orders 22:30)

Friday: 17:00 - 1:00 (last orders 23:15)

Saturday: 11:300 - 1:00 (last orders 23:15)

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Thursday: 17:00 - 23:45 (last orders 22:30)
Friday: 17:00 - 00:45 (last orders 23:15)
Saturday: 11:300 - 00:45 (last orders 23:15)
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Child friendly
• Baby changing
• Disabled access
• Events
• Private rooms
• WiFi

Menu 

Here’s the a la carte menu for your perusal.

Address 

📍77 Brewer Street, W1F 9ZN 

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4. Penelope’s

Penelope’s is a different type of fancy—it’s fun fancy. The interior very much matches the exterior; it’s vibrant, glamorous, and extravagant. The restaurant fuses Tel Aviv with Southern Spain—a pairing that’s created Israeli paella, crab bourekas, and plenty of other culinary delights. Oh, and they’ve got DJs on the weekend if you’re looking to dance.

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Opening hours 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00

Friday and Saturday: 17:00 - 00:00

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
‍Tuesday to Saturday: 17:00 - 21:15
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Events
• Dance floor
• Disabled access
• Gender-neutral toilets
• Private rooms
• WiFi

Menu 

Simple menu, delicious food. Check it out.

Address 

📍Drury House 34-43 Russell Street, WC2B 5HA 

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5. Margot

This one’s real fancy—but it somehow doesn’t feel it? A doorman greets you on arrival, staff sport tuxedos, and the interior is sleek and stylish, yet somehow you can’t help but feel at home. The Italian menu is executed to the highest standard and the wine list is as long as your arm—what more could you want?

Opening hours 

Monday : Closed

Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:00 - 21:30

Sunday: Closed

💡 Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday : Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 21:15
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Private rooms
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the Italian-inspired menu here.

Address 

📍45 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5AA 

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6. TATTU London

Stunning interiors? Rooftop dining?? Incredible food??? Tattu has it all, and the London location is exactly what you’d expect from this high-end collection of beautiful restaurants. Stepping into Tattu transports you to another world, and creates the perfect setting for any fancy dinner.

 Opening hours 

Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - 1:00

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - 22:15

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Baby changing
• Child friendly
• Chinese-spoken 
• Disabled access
• Wheelchair accessible toilet
• Outdoor terrace
• Rooftop terrace
• Scenic views
• Wedding catering
• WiFi

Menu 

Here’s the à la carte menu, as well as the cocktail menu for when you fancy some after-dinner drinks looking out on London. 

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Address 

📍The Now Building Rooftop, Denmark Street, WC2H 0LA

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7. Sparrow Italia

Sparrow describes itself as ‘a modern Italian restaurant that embodies European sophistication’—and we can’t help but agree. With a venue in Mayfair and Downtown LA, Sparrow is loved by fancy diners on both sides of the Atlantic. 

Opening hours 

Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 18:00 - 00:00

Saturday: 18:00 - 00:00

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 18:00 - 22:15
‍Saturday: 18:00 - 22:30
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Private rooms
• Rooftop terrace
• WiFi

Menu 

Plenty of fancy italian food to choose from on Sparrow’s menu.

Address 

📍1-3 Avery Row, London, W1K 4AJ

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8. Marcus Belgravia

How were we going to make a list of fine dining spots and not include at least one michelin starred restaurant? Marcus Belgravia comes from the mind of celebrated British chef Marcus Wareing, and promises ‘an outstanding fine dining experience in a warm and welcoming dining room’. 

 Opening hours 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 18:00 - 22:00

Sunday: Closed

💡 Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 18:00 - 21:45
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Disabled acces
• Parking
• Private rooms
• Valet parking
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the wide variety of menus to choose from, including à la carte, lunch, and a 5or 7 course tasting menu.

Address 

📍The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL

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9. Sumosan Twiga

Sumosan Twiga is your all-in-one venue for a fancy night out. Set over three floors, the venue offers a restaurant, bar, and club for you to enjoy til the early hours. The restaurant offers a variety of Italian and Japanese dishes, as well as a sushi counter serving up signature dishes.

Opening hours 

Monday to Sunday: 18:00 - 2:00

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Tuesday - Friday: 18:30 - 22:15

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out all of Sumosan Twiga’s menus here, including the raw bar (read: delicious sushi), starters, mains, desserts, and more.

Address 

📍165 Sloane Street Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9QB

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10. Sucre

Sucre’s doors first opened in Argentina circa 2001, and only recently has it landed on the global scene with this London restaurant and another location in Dubai. It serves up contemporary Argentinian cuisine, with many innovative dishes also drawing inspiration from Head Chef, Fernando Trocca's, Spanish-Italian heritage. Perfect for mates, dates, and afterworks!

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Enjoy a complimentary Sucre Spritz on arrival when making a booking with Ambl.

Opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 1:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 00:00

💡 Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 16:45
Friday: 12:00 - 22:45
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 - 16:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Dog-friendly
• Wheelchair accessible 
• WiFi

Menu 

Here’s the à la carte menu for you to check out, but Sucre also has a number of other menus—including lunch, pre/post-theatre, and an extensive wine list.

Address 

📍47B Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7JP 

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11. Hakkasan Hanway Place

Mix modern Cantonese cuisine with dramatic design and you get Hakkasan. Chuck in a michelin star (retained since 2003!) and you’ve got the perfect fancy restaurant for catching up with friends, wining and dining your SO, or closing important deals with clients.

Opening hours 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday and Wednesday: 17:00 - 22:30

Thursday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 17:00 - 22:30

Friday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 17:00 - 23:00

Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 17:00 - 22:15
Thursday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 17:00 - 22:15
Friday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 17:00 - 22:45
Saturday: 12:00 - 22:45
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:15

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Babay changing
• Child friendly 
• Event catering
• Disabled access
• Private rooms
• WiFi

Menu 

Here’s the à la carte menu, but Hakkasan also offer a number of tiered signature menus and drinks menus.

Address 

📍8 Hanway Place, London W1T 1HD 

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12. Chotto Matte Marylebone

Chotto Matte is equal parts funky and fancy—an exciting restaurant serving up Nikkei cuisine. We did the googling so you don’t have to—Nikkei is a type of fusion cuisine that combines Japanese and Peruvian elements to delight your tastebuds. Chotto Matte also has a Soho restaurant if that works better for you.

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Opening hours 

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 00:00

Friday to Saturday: 12:00 - 1:00

Sunday: 13:00 - 12:00

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:45
Sunday: 13:00 - 23:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Events catering
• Dog-friendly 
• Outdoor terrace
• Scenic view
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

Loads to choose from at Chotto Matte—check out the wide variety of menus here.

Address 

📍26 Paddington Street, London W1U 5QY 

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Cocktails, cool vibes, and great music
Available for last-minute booking on Ambl til 23:45
10 min walk from Chotto Matte Marylebone

13. Yauatcha City

Gourmet dim sum? Handmade petis gâteaux? Yauatacha—located in Broadgate—specializes in high-end, modern Chinese dining. Whilst not quite as fancy as some of the other venues on our list, this restaurant offers a luxurious dining experience in the heart of the City. Afterworks, anyone?

Opening hours 

Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:00

Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:30

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 21:45
Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:15
Sunday: Closed 

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Baby changing
• Child friendly 
• Wheelchair accessible
• Gender-neutral toilets
• Outdoor terrace
• Rooftop terrace
• Scenic views
• Private rooms
• Events
• WiFi
• Winter garden

Menu 

The Yauatcha à la carte food menu has a lot to offer, but the restaurant also has signature menus for you to dine off.

Address 

📍43 Broadgate Circle Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS 

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14. Chourangi

If you’re looking for fancy food that strives to excite and surprise you, Chouranghi is the spot for you. It blends and harmonises the European, Mogul, and Chinese cultures and cuisine that’s evolved in Calcutta—bringing you dishes like Banana Flower Croquettes, Mango Mustard Aubergine, and more. 

 Opening hours 

Monday: 16:00 - 22:00

Tuesday to Thursday: 12:30 - 22:00

Friday to Saturday: 12:30 - 22:30

Sunday: 12:30 - 22:00

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: 16:00 - 21:45
Tuesday to Thursday: 12:30 - 21:45
Friday to Saturday: 12:30 - 22:15
Sunday: 12:30 - 21:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Baby changing
• Disabled access
• Outside terrace
• Wheelchair accessible toilets
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the unexplored flavours of India on the à la carte menu.

Address 

📍3 Old Quebec Street, London W1H 7AF 

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Find and make last-minute plans with Ambl

Dining at a fancy restaurant should be an enjoyable experience—not a last-minute rush to find a nice spot. With Ambl, you’re only ever a couple clicks away from fancy fine dining restaurants, tantalizing tasting menus, rooftop cocktail gardens, and more.

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Simply provide some details—like your party size, preferred dining time, and desired cuisine—and Ambl does the rest. All you need to do is make a booking from the 400+ options available, show up, and enjoy.

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Ambl is making spontaneous sexy again—we’re bringing back the forgotten art of last-minute. Whether its the best fine dining restaurants, nearby bars with cocktail lists as long as your arm, or pub gardens just off The Green Park you’re after—Ambl is the answer.

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